The annual list of our top 50 prospects returns for another season. Last season, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes emerged from last year's list and became the National League Rookie Of The Year. It was every first-year rookie pitcher's dream to come up blazing and starting the All-Star Game with dazzling stuff. Last season also saw the debut of the #1 overall prospect in Baltimore Orioles 2B Jackson Holliday and Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio. Let's don't forget San Diego Padres outfielder, Jackson Merrill, who contributed to the team's run to another postseason appearance. The Washington Nationals gave a peek into the future as they brought up first OF James Wood and his athleticism; followed by the late second-half call-up in OF Dylan Crews. Which top prospects will be this year's top rookies? 

 

Before starting with #1, fans saw a glimpse of #3 overall prospect Dylan Crews (NATIONALS) and #5 overall Jackson Jobe. Both players displayed promising potential in their brief experience. This year, they get to showcase even more talent in a full-season. 

 

Leading this year's pack seems to be an exception since he has been playing in Japan for quite sometime. The World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers showed so much interest that they let Roki Sasaki picked them. The import Japanese pitcher is being considered as "lights out". He showed the world stage at the World Baseball Classic of his arsenal that blew hitters away. The challenge will this translate over against baseball's best during a full-season. With the support he has, count on the Dodgers to help him make the transition. 

 

The Boston Red Sox owns the #2 and #4 overall prospects in OF Roman Anthony and 2B Kristian Campbell. Anthony wowed his skills in the Futures Game talent competition; Campbell came out of nowhere with his talent winning MiLB Player Of The Year. Tampa Bay Rays 2B/SS Carson Williams (#6) continue to make an impression in their farm system as he is knocking on the doors of the show. C/1B Samuel Basallo (#7) becomes the Baltimore Orioles top prospect as he is yet to see the bigs: his power is to die for but his destined position is likely at 1B. After missing the rest of the year due to injury, Philadelphia Phillies top prospect in pitcher Andrew Painter (#8) showed up in the Arizona Fall League and showed he is fully recovered ready to go. The talent of Minnesota Twins outfielder, Walker Jenkins (#9), continues to shine as he possess all-around potential. The Texas Rangers top prospect reigns at shortstop in #10 Sebastian Walcott (described as an exceptional player) despite his path blocked in his position for years to come; he may require a switch in positions.   

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